Various PS3 Lights Fix Solutions   by Russell Strider

in Technology / Gadgets and Gizmos    (submitted 2012-02-04)

The PS3, just like any other game console, is susceptible to errors. On this console, you might get a number of flashing lights and the screen goes black. You may think that it is a normal error and reboot the system, only to find that the problem persists. This is the time to think of a PS3 lights fix solution. Most people use dot fixing computer games by simply rebooting the system but this may not always work on the PS3.

The first option for a PS3 lights fix is to send it to Sony, the manufacturer, who will fix it for you. This will cost you an extra 150 dollars and you will have to wait for a period of 6 weeks to get it back. This can prove to be frustrating, but it is the safest way to get the problem rectified.

You can also look for a PS3 lights fix on the Internet and follow the instructions. This is a simple way of fixing the problem and it is a one time cost. The next time the PS3 gets flashing lights, you can refer to the guides that you purchased and fix it on your own.

Most of these guides are very detailed to ensure that you do not ruin your PS3 game console. They assume that you are a complete newbie in electronics. There are those guides that you can get in article format as PDF documents, which include pictures. These are usually lower priced than their video counterparts. A video guide is usually the best since you have a visual guide, showing you the whole process from the beginning to the end.

Usually, the flashing red light problem on the PS3 is due to overheating of the game console. The heat has been known to melt the soldering of vital components in the console leading to malfunction. Sometimes allowing the console to cool will solve the problem. Other times, certain components may work themselves completely free and you will need to open up the console and reattach the components.

The yellow light flashing problem indicates a problem with the hard disk drive of the PS3. The usual PS3 lights fix in this case is to reset the system by continuously pressing on the power button until you get two loud beeps indicating that the system has been reset. Alternatively, you can format the HDD using your laptop or PC.

These are the most common solutions that you can fall back on when your game console displays flashing lights and you cannot play your favorite games anymore.

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